NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following food groups includes beef, chicken, and eggs?
A
A:Protein
B
B:Grains
C
C:Dairy
D
D:Fruits
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 2 main food groups that contribute to protein are the: ‘lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds and legumes/beans’ group.

Detailed explanation-2: -Red meat includes beef, lamb, venison and pork, all of which can form part of a healthy diet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meat proteins have three groups: myofibrillar proteins (50–55%, mostly myosin and actin), sarcoplasmic proteins (30–34%, mostly enzymes and myoglobin) and connective tissue (10–15%, mostly collagen and elastin fibres embedded in mucopolysaccharides).

Detailed explanation-4: -Fruits and vegetables. Carbohydrates or starch. Proteins. Fats. Dairy.

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